Palestinians Mark 77th Anniversary of Nakba, Vow to Hold Israel Accountable for Crimes

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The Palestinian Embassy in Ankara commemorated the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, a pivotal moment in Palestinian history where over 15,000 Palestinians were killed, 950,000 were displaced, and 531 villages were destroyed. Palestinian Ambassador to Turkey Faed Mustafa emphasized the importance of implementing United Nations resolutions, respecting international agreements, and establishing a Palestinian state with Al-Quds as its capital. He stressed that the Palestinian people will not forget, give up, or abandon their right to return to their usurped homeland, and that Israel will be held accountable for its crimes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Palestinian Ambassador to Turkey, Faed Mustafa, stressed that Israel will be held accountable for its crimes against the Palestinian people, emphasizing that rights are not subject to a statute of limitations.
  • Ambassador Mustafa highlighted the importance of implementing all United Nations resolutions, respecting international agreements, and establishing a Palestinian state with Al-Quds as its capital.
  • The Nakba commemorated this year has significant importance as it marks the 77th anniversary since the Israeli war of extermination on the Gaza Strip and ongoing aggression against refugee camps in the northern West Bank.
  • The Nakba is noted to have had a profound impact on the Palestinian people, with approximately 15,000 Palestinians killed, more than 950,000 displaced, and 531 Palestinian villages destroyed.
  • Ambassador Mustafa reiterates that the Palestinian people will not forget, give up, or abandon their right to return to their usurped homeland.
  • The commemoration of Nakba serves as a reminder of the ongoing Israeli aggression and the need for international intervention to protect Palestinian rights.

Statistics:

  • Approximately 15,000 Palestinians were killed during the Nakba.
  • More than 950,000 Palestinians were displaced as a result of the Nakba.
  • 531 Palestinian villages were destroyed during the Nakba.
  • The commemoration of Nakba marks the 77th anniversary since the establishment of Israel on most of Palestine on May 15, 1948.

Sources:

  • National Iraqi News Agency (2025)
  • Palestine's Embassy in Ankara (Event held to commemorate the Nakba)